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Medium19 worksBlack steatite is a material identified in 19 works at The Met, most commonly used for stone-stamp seals in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 19 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
Notable Works
Stone-OrnamentsAmulet
Stone-OrnamentsBoss
Stone-Stamp SealsCupola seal engraved on back and face
Stone-Stamp SealsCupola seal, engraved on back and face
Stone-Cylinder SealsCylinder seal
Stone-Cylinder SealsCylinder seal
Cylinder seal
Stone-Cylinder SealsCylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure holding…
Stone-Stamp SealsDiscoid seal, engraved on two faces
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Black steatite are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 19 works related to Black steatite.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026